Comments on: How to Prepare for Kidney Dialysis

on 10/24/2007 Hi
Can Some one help me, I am not a driver. Can someone tell me what program covers the transportation. I was told by the social worker that, my 56 year old Life Patner weakened by a heart attach then during surgery a stroke, confusion, diabetes, end stage renal failure, now liver disease, awaiting lymph node results, hopefully not lymphatic cancer, but now with only one legwas told to take public transportation by his Social Worker anbd there is no funding for transportation he needs to get a friend or family member (he does not have family in New York) to drive him or simply take public transportation those are his choices!
site quote: "Talk to your social worker about transportation problems or financial difficulties. Medicare and Medicaid cover 100 percent of the cost of dialysis, plus transportation and even a phone line if you need it, in case a transplant call comes through.

on 10/24/2007 Hi
Can Some one help me, I am not a driver. Can someone tell me what program covers the transportation. I was told by the social worker that, my 56 year old Life Patner weakened by a heart attach then during surgery a stroke, confusion, diabetes, end stage renal failure, now liver disease awaiting lymph node results, hopefully not lymphatic cancer, but now with only one leg needed to take public transportation by his Social Worker anbd there is no funding for transportation he needs to get a friend or family member (he does not have family in New York) to drive him or simply take public transportation those are his choices!
site quote: "Talk to your social worker about transportation problems or financial difficulties. Medicare and Medicaid cover 100 percent of the cost of dialysis, plus transportation and even a phone line if you need it, in case a transplant call comes through.

on 7/9/2006 Sometimes the blood sugar levels and/or blood pressure can drop dangerously low during dialysis. Keep glucose and salt available.

on 7/9/2006 Because of the fistula, blood flow can be severe in the case of injury, or delayed clotting after dialysis. Having your tourniquet with you at all times will ensure a way to prevent unnecessary blood loss.